Atlanta Tries To Carve Out A Niche In Tech
Many local startups say their biggest hurdle is cash. It's such a common complaint, Atlanta's mayor is launching a venture capital fund to help tech companies get off the ground.
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Hillary Clinton's 2 Audiences On Her Emails: Voters And Investigators
As yet another batch of emails from her time as secretary of state is set to be released, the Democratic presidential candidate walks a fine legal line in how she talks about them.
Hear How Energy Policy Helps Bush Put The ! In Jeb!
With a "praise Jesus" and "preach!" presidential candidate Jeb Bush brought his energy level way up Tuesday, after criticism that he's been flat.
Pulling Back The Curtain On DARPA, The Pentagon's 'Brain'
From stealth technology to GPS to vaccines, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency — or DARPA — has developed some of the most consequential weapons and technology through the ages. Annie Jacobsen, author of the new book "The Pentagon's Brain," talks with Steve Inskeep about the agency's storied past and its intriguing future.
How Many Daily Meals Did We Once Eat?
Traditionally, the three daily meals in America are breakfast, lunch and dinner. But did our forebears eat four times a day instead of three?
Lucky Guy? Kevin McCarthy Once Won The Lottery. Now He Might Be Speaker
Following Speaker John Boehner's decision to resign, the House majority leader quickly became a front-runner to replace him. McCarthy has already gone far in Congress relatively quickly.
Research On Fetal Tissue Draws Renewed Political, Scientific Scrutiny
Critics say research on fetal tissue is no longer needed to answer crucial medical questions. But National Institutes of Health officials and other scientists say alternatives don't yet measure up.
Airports' Backscatter Scanners Met Radiation Standards, Panel Says
The machines, pulled in 2013, expose travelers and airport workers to a dose of radiation well within acceptable limits — a factor of 10 below recommended safety standards.
The Republican Businessman Who Wants The GOP To Address Climate Change
One wealthy Republican businessman is pushing for the GOP to change its messaging — and get on board with addressing climate action.
What Edward Snowden On Twitter Could Mean For The Presidential Race
The former NSA contractor was up to more than 600,000 followers hours after joining Twitter. His presence on the social-media platform could mean domestic surveillance makes a campaign comeback.